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Sign Permit in Gilbert, Arizona

Required for installation and modification of permanent and temporary signs in the Town of Gilbert. Sign permit fees are set by type in the Town's adopted fee schedule. Applications submitted through OneStopShop at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov. Sign plans are reviewed by Development Services.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov
  • Sign must comply with Town of Gilbert sign regulations and zoning code
  • Arizona ROC-licensed sign contractor typically required Contractor
  • Electrical signs require electrical permit in addition to sign permit

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Fee schedule

Freestanding Sign: Monument SignsSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, adopted by Town Council May 20, 2025 by Resolution 4563.
$550
Freestanding Sign: Tower SignsSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$550
Wall Signs — 1–49 square feetSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$350 plus $100 for each additional sign
Wall Signs — 50 square feet or largerSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$450 plus $100 for each additional sign
Temporary Banner Signs — Grand OpeningSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$35 (120 cumulative days display period)
Temporary Banner Signs — Non-Grand OpeningSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$220 (180 cumulative days per 12-month period)
Projecting Signs / Projecting Roof SignsSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$550
Drive-Through Lane Signs / Directory Signs / Residential Subdivision Entry Signs / Multi-Family Complex Entry SignsSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$550
Freestanding Sign: Onsite Traffic Directional SignsSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$300
Freestanding Sign: Freeway SignsSource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
Based on sign value — calculated from Building Permit Fee table
Temporary Residential Subdivision Signs / Offsite Temporary Signs on Private PropertySource: Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883), Sign Permit Fees, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563.
$350

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Gilbert building department
~3–8 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Sign Structural / Electrical Inspection

    Inspection of sign structure, mounting, and electrical connections

  2. 2

    Final Sign Inspection

    Final inspection confirming sign installation complete and compliant

See the full Gilbert inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Electrical signs require an electrical permit in addition to the sign permit.
  • Monument and tower freestanding signs: $550. Wall signs 1–49 sf: $350 + $100 per additional sign. Wall signs 50 sf+: $450 + $100 per additional sign.
  • Temporary signs have distinct fee categories — Grand Opening banners (120 days): $35; Non-Grand Opening banners (180 days/year): $220.
  • Freeway signs are assessed on sign value using the standard Building Permit Fee valuation table.

Frequently asked questions

Gilbert requires a sign permit for: Submit through OneStopShop portal at onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov; Sign must comply with Town of Gilbert sign regulations and zoning code; Arizona ROC-licensed sign contractor typically required; Electrical signs require electrical permit in addition to sign permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division at (480) 503-6700 before starting work.

Sign permit fees vary by type per the Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedules (doc 5883, effective July 1, 2025, Resolution 4563): Monument/Tower freestanding signs $550; Wall signs 1–49 sf: $350 + $100 each additional; Wall signs 50 sf+: $450 + $100 each additional; Temporary Grand Opening banners $35; Temporary Non-Grand Opening banners $220. Contact Development Services at (480) 503-6700 or apply through onestopshop.gilbertaz.gov.

Plan review for a sign permit in Gilbert typically runs 3–8 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division at (480) 503-6700.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application; Sign Plans / Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gilbert requires 2 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Sign Structural / Electrical Inspection, Final Sign Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division ((480) 503-6700).

Apply through Town of Gilbert Development Services Department — Plan Review and Inspection Division at 90 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296. Phone: (480) 503-6700, email: onestopshop@gilbertaz.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; Friday: Closed (Town Hall operates a 4-day/10-hour week; confirmed live on the Development Services department page 2026-07-16). Official information: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/development-services.

Gilbert, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Appendices C, I, and K, and Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739, Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with Appendices H, P, and Q, and Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2018 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — voluntary adoption only — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Town of Gilbert amendments — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design — effective January 1, 2020 (Ordinance 2739); Town of Gilbert Technical Codes 2020 Edition — local amendment overlay (Code of Gilbert Chapter 10, Sections 10-31 and 10-32) incorporating December 2023 amendments per gilbertaz.gov Document 35111. Local amendments apply — see the Gilbert overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fee schedules

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Gilbert building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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